As I type these words this morning it dawns on me that everyday I take for granted so many gifts and functions. I can see this morning,hear .speak walk and a host of other functions that I have the ability to utilize and yet they are not available to every other person. There is heat in my apartment and food,clothes to wear and all of the items that are necessary for a basic dignified human existence. These basic human necessities are complimented by all of the things that make life special. I have family,friends and to my recollection have never missed a meal so it behooves me in this season to have a keen awareness of how blessed I am.With this in mind, I wish to renew my commitment to the many who through no fault of their own have less than I.